Owendale man jailed after fleeing from police

Published 11:04 am, Monday, April 25, 2016

BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP  Two area police officers sustained minor injuries Wednesday night while attempting to arrest a 23-year-old Owendale man who led them on a short chase.

According to a press release from the Huron County Sheriff's Office, the incident began around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday in Brookfield Township after a Huron County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop of the vehicle driven by the Owendale man.

After a 20-minute pursuit by police, the vehicle reportedly stopped in the village of Owendale and the man took off on foot.

He was eventually apprehended by police, but not before Deputy Ward Carter and Elkton Officer Adam Csanyi sustained injuries attempting to arrest the man.

Both officers sought medical treatment at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon for minor injuries sustained in the scuffle.

The Owendale man was lodged in the Huron County Jail following the incident. His name is not being released pending formal arraignment on charges in the Huron County District Court.

Huron County Sheriff's Deputies are seeking possible charges of domestic violence stemming from an incident earlier Wednesday evening. Other possible charges include operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding a police officer and resisting and obstructing police. Reports regarding the incident are expected to be forwarded to the Huron County Prosecutor's Office for review.

The Huron County Sheriff's Office was assisted by officers from the Elkton and Sebewaing police departments along with Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Bad Axe.